Ken Fischer

Some inspired volunteers will soon go “Over the Edge” on the Eastern Michigan University campus. On August 17th, you’ll see some folks rappelling down the side of Hill Hall. They’re raising money for the Ypsilanti-based non-profit, Friends In Deed, which works to reduce poverty and help people that fall through the cracks. Organization executive director Tania James and volunteer rappeler and event co-chair Ken Fischer joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on pushing the organization's supporters “Over the Edge.”

It's Public Radio Music Day and who better to talk to about it than the man who helped create one of the greatest cultural partnerships with WEMU? Ken Fischer served as head of the University Musical Society for 30 years and is now president emeritus of UMS. He joined WEMU's David Fair to talk about the impact these two organizations have had on the jazz scene in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan.

It is a borrowed philosophy but one that guided Ken Fischer's career and leadership vision. For 30 years, Ken served as President of the University…

This week, Art and Soul is about the performing arts in our area. 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry is joined by local arts journalist and blogger at A2 Arts Addict…

UMS President Ken Fischer retires on Friday after serving as President of UMS for 30 years. Ken reflects on a storied career with WEMU's David Fair, and…

The University Musical Society has existed since 1879. For the last 30 years, Ken Fischer has served as its president. Fischer retires on June 30th, and,…

A fixture in the Ann Arbor arts scene will soon step down. The president of the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan, Fischer…